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Is it worth getting a yearly check-up

WebBy Paul Biegler. A perspective piece in the journal JAMA has questioned the value of the time-honoured annual check-up at the family doctor, citing a recent study …

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COVID is less severe, but elderly still at high risk

WebData from the federal health department shows the 2022/23 summer wave began building in early November, peaked at 510 daily hospital admissions (on a rolling …

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Step up: take the stairs to help your heart

WebStudy author Dr Sophie Paddock, of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Foundation Trust, UK, says: “if you have the choice of taking the stairs or the lift, …

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Review: reduce inequities and lead to a healthier nation

WebPrevention is a key aspect of good health and wellbeing for all those living in Australia, and by embedding preventive health action in our system, we could create a …

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The pros and cons of challenge studies

WebResearchers are considering using “human challenge studies” to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine research and development. This would involve giving an …

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HIV: The amazing science seeking a cure

WebAnother technique being developed is using gene editing to specifically delete HIV from infected cells. In July 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration granted Fast …

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Healthcare accounts for 7% of carbon emissions, but not all care is

WebThe healthcare sector has a unique responsibility to cut its carbon emissions – and it can improve our health while it’s doing it. In January 2018, University of Sydney …

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The science of sadness

WebDeborah Johanson. Deborah Johanson is a freelance medical and science writer from Auckland, New Zealand. She holds a PhD and Masters degree in Health …

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Researchers identify eight healthy habits which could add

WebJuly 24, 2023. By Petra Stock. A large-scale United States study reveals men and women who adopt eight healthy lifestyle habits by age 40 live more than two decades longer on …

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Dance may be better than other exercise for improving mental

WebLead author Dr Alycia Fong Yan from University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health and Sydney Musculoskeletal Health said: “Preliminary evidence …

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The mental toll of living with a rare disease

WebAngelina is a fierce eight-year-old. But beneath her radiant smile and infectious laughter lurks a young girl fighting a daily battle. Angelina struggles to walk, …

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Junk food linked to gut inflammation

WebWith heart failure, good nutrition could mean survival. A sugar tax is good for all. Originally published by Cosmos as Junk food linked to gut inflammation. The impact …

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Explainer: what's going on with avian influenza

WebInstances of humans contracting the virus from infected animals are rare. According to the World Health Organization, from 2003 to 1 April 2024 there have been …

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More than fun: global video game survey reveals mental health …

WebA new global survey highlights the positive role video games play in mental health and social connection. A majority of the 12,847 players surveyed across 12 …

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A type of flu virus hasn’t been seen in 4 years. It’s

WebMarch 8, 2024. By Matthew Ward Agius. A line of the flu virus has been effectively wiped out, ironically thanks to COVID-19. The ‘Yamagata’ lineage is one of two varieties of …

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Future possible: a day in the life of 2040

WebDecember 30, 2023. By Bron Willis. This long-form story, by environment and sustainability writer Bron Willis, was first published in Issue 100 of the Cosmos print magazine. We’re …

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17 molecules that changed the world

Web17 molecules that changed the world. A history of killing pain: First used in the 5th century, aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world, with more than 100 …

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Chronic disease mapped across Australia

WebBy population health area, which divides Australia into geographical regions of between roughly 3000 and 25,000 people, diabetes prevalence ranges from 0.7% to …

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Can untrained doctors rescue Sri Lanka from health care crisis

WebMarch 31, 2024. By Daniru Jayasuriya. Sri Lanka wants its doctors back from wealthy nations, or at least some money to help with training. In 2022, the South Asian island …

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